Amazon Games has shared the love story of a New World couple coinciding with Valentine’s Day. New World may have been somewhat overshadowed by Amazon Games’ other big MMO, Lost Ark, which has some impressive stats for the first-year anniversary, but the title is still popular enough to start some romances.
For some, Valentine’s Day is just another day on the calendar, but for others, it’s something much more personal. And sometimes it’s just a nice chance to get something cute like the Sackboy: A Big Adventure free Valentine's Day DLC. Romance will forever be a tricky topic, filled with highs, lows, crossed wires, and a feeling of wanting to be understood. Before even getting to that part, it can be difficult for some to even know what to say to lead to an opportunity for a connection with someone else. Amazon Games understands this and so sought to help New World players out.
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Amazon Games got in touch with New World content creator ItsHilaryMason and her boyfriend Steven to ask about how they met in-game. The article details how the two met and how interaction via the game’s chat and social system brought them closer. ItsHilaryMason explains that they both took their roles in New World quite seriously, and ended up talking a lot about thoughts and concerns. This paved the way for them to build up a really strong friendship that eventually branched out from talking about New World into their real everyday lives.
The article emphasizes that players should “just say hi.” This is not only important as a way to make a romantic connection but to fully engage with the collaborative nature of MMO games. A lot of online games focus on building a competitive environment, but it is important to remember that there is a lot to gain from building friendships and collaborating. Taking a gentler approach can lead to unique experiences, such as the Elden Ring invader that likes to take walks around the host’s world.
New World may not have had a Valentine’s Day event to match its previous Winter Convergence Festival or the Thanksgiving event, but this reminder for players to make a connection with one another could be viewed to go one step beyond. Emphasizing the game’s inherent nature of community and the opportunities that come in tandem with it reminds players of the possibilities within the game world. It’s a reminder not only for New World players but for fans of all games that their passion for the gaming world creates a bond.
New World is available on PC.
Source: New World